Sermons on Speaking Out:

A Conversation With A Cousin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

In this passage of scripture we see something that is out of the ordinary in the life of John the Baptist.

Many times life becomes boring for some of us because day after day it is the same old stuff. But then some days we come to a place in life where things are not routine at all. We see such a situation in the Scripture passage we read a few minutes ago. John lived like we all do. He preached day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Build The Temple, That I May Take Pleasure In It And Be Glorified

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is.

Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is. The word blessing, as it relates to a blessing from God, is defined as follows: “a thing conducive to happiness or welfare.”[1] This is why on other occasions, I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fighting For Your Family - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Your Family is worth fighting for, so find out how to fight.

Fighting for Your Family Message # 1 OPEN: Today we are starting a Brand New Series called “Fighting For Your Family”. Notice I didn’t say “Fighting WITH Your Family”! You probably don’t need any help on how to do that. JOKE: Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On False Prophets & Hypocrites

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 23, 2024

According to Wikipedia, a false prophet, or pseudoprophet is defined as a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy, divine inspiration, or to speak for God within the realms of evil intent.

Martin Luther, a German priest and theologian once remarked: “It is the nature of all hypocrites and false prophets to create a conscience where there is none, and to cause conscience to disappear where it does exist.” Matthew 7:15-20 reminds us: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 18:20-22

The Things God Has Prepared.

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 12, 2011

This message speaks of the things that the Bible mentions as prepared by God - good & bad, and it concludes with a challenge to be ready for the greater works prepared by God for us to do in these last days.

Preached on 10th of July 2011 Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9 The things God has prepared. Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him." Children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Restores Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

When God speaks of restoring the years the locusts have eaten, He is not merely referring to crops or finances. He is referring to the years that seemed to have yielded nothing.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES WASTED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes take turns we never expected—seasons may pass, opportunities may be missed, and years may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008

The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021

Paul calls the readers of the Thessalonians to stand firm in giving thanks for others, stand firm in holding on to the teachings of Christ, and doing the good deeds and speaking with good words.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Stand Firm The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Introduction: Context of Thessalonica: Thessalonica city was founded about 315 BC by General Cassander worked under Alexander the Great, later became the king of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a daughter of Philip II of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024

The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

“Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9, John 19:17-18, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2006

Many questiions have come up sense the book and the movie "The Da Vinci Code" came out. This message deals with the reliability of the Scriptures.

Our key text today is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Reliability of the Scriptures Listen as I read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-28, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 2:29-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stubbornly Firm Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2007

We live out oneness by standing firm in the good news about Jesus.

STUBBORNLY FIRM: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Ephesians 4.4-6 S: Doctrine C: Come ... Together Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY STANDING FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How is the good news defined? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Except

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Several Scriptures that contain the word "except" are pulled out and examined.

EXCEPT I. DEFINING EXCEPT A. Webster's Concise Dictionary Except --- 1. To leave or take out; exclude; omit. 2. To object; take exception; with to. With the exception of; save; but. 1. Informal But for the fact that; only 2. Archaic Unless B. Old Testament ---Hebrew 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42, Genesis 32:26, Joshua 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radically Changed Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2022

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.

RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Methodist